HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * "IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures" Set for Nov. 14 * A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place during Hope College's annual "IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures" showcase on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. The public is invited and admission is free. The international showcase is a popular event, featuring an array of skits, dance, song and other clips of culture and language. More than 60 students f more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * 6 Misconceptions About a Criminal Justice Degree * By Regina Armstrong, Ph.D. Every year, I meet students who are curious about criminal justice. Some have dreamed of becoming police officers since childhood. Others are intrigued by courtroom dramas or true crime podcasts. Some tell me they are interested in criminal justice because they simply want a career where they can make a difference in some way. Over my years of teaching criminal justice, I've a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Condemns Expansion of Federal Prosecution Against Pro-Palestinian University of Michigan Organizers * media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | Statement from President and Legal Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), Jenin Younes, on the Department of Justice's announcement of four additional defendants in its prosecution of pro-Palestinian University of Michigan organizers: "In y more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release: * * * AFL-CIO's Final GOTV Push Engages Millions of Union Voters Who Will Make the Margin of Difference in Key Elections October 30, 2026 The Labor Movement's Leaders Will Join Union Members, Volunteers and Labor-Endorsed Candidates Throughout the Country in the Final Weekend - (Washington, D.C.)--In the final weekend before Election Day, the AFL-CIO is building on its largest-ever midterm operation and getting out the vote across the country, mobilizing tens of thousan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges MPSC Approval of DTE's Google Data Center Contracts * LANSING -- Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a petition for rehearing (PDF) before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in case U-22058, wherein the Commission approved DTE's special contracts to service a Google hyperscale data center in Van Buren Township. The Attorney General repeatedly demonstrates in her petition where DTE failed more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump from Interfering w/CA Ballots Attorney General Dan Rayfield today again backed California in its fight to protect its elections, co-leading a filing that urges a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to keep about 20,000 mail ballots from being counted in an e more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Leads 17-State Coalition: No One is Above Fraud Laws... Not Even Trump * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today led 17 states in defending a basic principle: fraud is against the law, no matter who commits it or how sophisticated the victim is. Oregon filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the civil fraud case New York brought against Donald Trump and his business associates for inflating the values of assets to obtain better term more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 30 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release: * * * Aon and SAGE Bring Field-Level Agricultural Intelligence to Crop Insurance New precision crop insurance program for corn and soybean growers to expand across 15 states for the 2027 crop year CHICAGO and MENLO PARK, CA, October 29, 2026 - Aon plc (NYSE:AON), a leading global professional services firm, and SAGE , an AI-native agricultural risk intelli more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Supporting State's Right to Seek Accountability for Fraud Among Private Businesses * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in People of the State of New York v. Trump, emphasizing the important role state attorneys general play in policing economic fraud even when that fraud takes place in private commercia more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. The brief, joined by a coalition of 17 other states and the Distric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Defending Authority to Enforce Fraud Law Against President Trump * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 states in urging the New York Court of Appeals to reject an argument by Donald Trump that could weaken the ability of state attorneys general to hold businesses and individuals accountable for fraud. Connecticut joined an amicus brief in the civil fra more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Big Ideas Start Here: Registration Opens for Northwood University's 2027 LAB Week * Summer camp challenges high school students to develop and pitch their own mobile business ideas June 13-18, 2027 Registration is now open for Northwood University's 2027 LAB Week, an immersive summer camp where high school students do more than learn about entrepreneurship: They develop their own business ideas and pitch them at the end of the week. This year's challenge fo more PR

INGELHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany, Oct. 31 -- Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Boehringer Ingelheim registers Phase III trial investigating verducatib in COPD Ingelheim, Germany and Ridgefield, Conn., U.S, Fri, 30/10/2026 * The Phase III AIRWARD(TM) trial was published today on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07907991)./1 * AIRWARD will evaluate the efficacy and safety of verducatib, an investigational oral therapy for COPD./1 * The Phase III trial will enroll adults with symptomatic COPD who conti more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Can stress be a good thing? * While chronic stress is known to cause health problems, research indicates that short bouts of stress may help the body adapt to stressful conditions. Most people think of stress as something to avoid. While chronic stress can harm physical and mental health, researchers have found that not all stress is bad. In fact, short-term stress is a normal response that can help us  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Clinton County Adoptive Parents Convicted of Child Abuse * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of Special Assistant Attorneys more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU finance students bring home two competition wins * College of Business Administration students win venture capital and student-managed investment fund competitions Central Michigan University finance students recently won two competitions. A three-student team took first place at the Venture Capital Case Competition at Wayne State University for the second year in a row. Students from CMU's student-managed investment funds also won the por more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU Tartan Couture Challenge weaves university tradition into student design * Student designers will transform CMU's tartan into original couture designs for First Lady MacKinnon, grand reveal at the 2027 Threads Fashion Show. Central Michigan University's iconic tartan will take on a new form this spring as fashion merchandising and design students combine university tradition, creative vision and couture craftsmanship through the CMU Tartan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard awards contract for up to 10 ice rescue transport boats * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a contract of up to $6.13 million to 1000 Island Airboats, of Marion, Wisconsin, to deliver up to 10 Special Purpose Craft - Ice Rescue Transport Second Generation boats, known as SPC-IRT IIs. The contract includes an initial $4.9 million order for eight 25-foot SPC-IRT II boats, specialized transport trailers, ope more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Calls on Professional and College Football Programs to Protect Against Brain Injuries * Questioned motives of professional team owners at a hearing in 2009 WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a co-chairman of the Congressional Collegiate Sports Caucus long concerned about traumatic brain injuries in football, released the following statement after recent high-profile injuries: "Both professional and college football ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scholten to Introduce Legislation Curbing Year-Round Campaigning * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced new legislation that will kickstart amending the Constitution to give Congress and the states clear authority over regulating campaigns, including timing of campaigning as well as campaign contributions and expenditures. The goal is to put an end to the cycle of perpetual campaigning a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Enters Judgment Against Lenawee County Well Driller Over Violations of Consumer Protection Act and Public Health Code * LANSING -- Earlier this month, the 39th Circuit Court in Lenawee County granted a motion for judgment against Boss's Pump & Well Service, LLC, and its owner, Chadwick Boss, prohibiting Boss by court order from operating in the State of Michigan. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit (PDF) again more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Davenport student services director named local and national Woman of the Year * Davenport University's Jenny Thurber, director of student services, Lansing campus, has earned two prestigious honors from the National Association of Career Women (NACW): the Lansing Chapter's Woman of the Year Award and the organization's overall National Woman of the Year Award. Thurber has been a board member and active member of NACW since 2014. She was honored for he more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Deborah G. McCullough Named 2026 ESA Fellow * MSU entomologist Deborah G. McCullough has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Entomological Society of America in recognition of her decades of research, extension and mentorship in forest entomology. Michigan State University entomologist and professor of forest entomology Deborah G. McCullough has been selected as a 2026 Fellow of the Entomological Society of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Deporting Food Safety * An increasing number of Americans are grappling with the fallout from the Administration's mass deportation campaign. They may have taken in a child whose parents were deported, contributed to a GoFundMe page for an immigrant family with a caregiver in detention, or simply struggled to pay grocery bills made higher by the exodus of immigrant labor from the agricultural sector. Mass deportat more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Education on the ballot: U-M experts share insights October 29, 2026 As the U.S. midterm elections approach, education policy remains part of national and local debates. University of Michigan researchers provide perspectives on topics ranging from teacher preparation and literacy instruction to civic education, educational inequality and the use of artificial intelligence in schools. Elizabeth Birr Moje is the dean of the Marsal Family School of Ed more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Elections made possible by your local election inspectors * Election inspectors play an important role in Michigan elections and must meet certain requirements, including training, to help carry out elections around the state. Casting your vote is a vital part of our democratic processes. Your vote helps decide a variety of issues and select our government leaders. The ballot box lets Michigan citizens  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 31 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' awardee Abdul El-Sayed defends the Constitution -- and all of us October 30, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund names Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed as its "Secularist of the Week" for his stellar defense of the U.S. Constitution -- including his shoutout to the nonreligiou more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * October 29, 2026 Flint native, Purple Heart recipient Daniel Vela to keynote UM-Flint Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11 By Logan McGrady | Student Veterans Center, University News A Flint native who served two combat tours with the U.S. Marine Corps and has spent the years since supporting fellow veterans will headline the University of Michigan-Flint's 26th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony. Daniel Vela, a Purple Heart recipient and director  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Emergency powers and the election October 29, 2026 How might emergency powers be used to interfere with elections--and what safeguards stand in the way? At Michigan Law's recent "Emergency Powers and the Election" panel, Professor Barb McQuade moderated a discussion with Professors Sam Bagenstos, Leah Litman, and Julian Davis Mortenson about the limits of executive authority and protections for voters. The panelists c more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hanson: Voters want solutions, but campaigns deliver polarization October 30, 2026 With the 2026 midterm elections days away, voters are once again focused on the cost of living, while campaigns increasingly rely on combative rhetoric rather than detailed policy proposals, says a University of Michigan political scientist. In an interview, Jonathan Hanson of U-M's Ford School of Public Policy discusses the issues motiva more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Kathryn Dominguez elected to Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis board October 29, 2026 Kathryn Dominguez, the Marina von Neumann Whitman Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, has been elected an independent director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. She will begin a four-year term on Jan. 1, 2027. The bank announced th more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Directs IURC to Speed Up Utility Rate Reduction Approvals for Hoosiers * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today directed the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to expedite its review of utility filings that would lower rates for Hoosier ratepayers, advancing his efforts to make energy more affordable across Indiana and save money for Hoosier families. The Governor's directive calls on the IURC to priorit more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses * Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court ruling blocking the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Med more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-826) on the Health Data Access, Transparency and Affordability Act (H.R. 9228). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 15, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 9228, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026 (Health DATA Act of 2026), is to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure employee benefit plan fiduciaries may access certain information relati more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-826) on the Health Data Access, Transparency and Affordability Act (H.R. 9228). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 15, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) THE COMMITTEE PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER ON SIMILAR LEGISLATION TO INCREASE SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSPARENCY Despite the partisan nature of H.R. 9228, the Committee has a history of working in a bipartisan manner on similar legislation, namely, H.R. more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary: * * * Oct 29, 2026 Energy Security Is Built Before the Crisis Brigham A. McCown Last month's drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline highlights how quickly aging infrastructure is becoming the Achilles' heel of energy security, both because of age and vulnerability. The United States, once a leader in funding and building, now struggles to do so within reasonable ti more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI Honors Reps. Bill Huizenga and Tim Walberg with "Pioneers for Prosperity" Awards * LANSING, MI -- Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) presented U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga and Tim Walberg with the "Pioneers for Prosperity" award, recognizing their leadership in Congress in advancing policies that put Michigan taxpayers first. The award recognizes outstanding legislators who turn g more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 30 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Jonathan A. Scelsa and Jonas Coersmeier Present in the ACADIA Book Forum * School of Architecture faculty Jonathan A. Scelsa and Jonas Coersmeier participated in the ACADIA 2026 Book Forum, held as part of Humanism Recoded in Detroit, Michigan. Scelsa @oparchland presented Claying Architecture: Making Machine and Material Kin, co-edited with Shelby Doyle, Frank M more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Lanctot Appointed to Michigan Arts and Culture Council * Northern Michigan University professor and DeVos Art Museum Director Emily Lanctot has been appointed to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Lanctot was previously a member of the Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art and design from NMU, a Master of Fine Arts in interdisciplinary studio art from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a cop more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Leelanau County Man to Stand Trial on Embezzlement Charges * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of Special Assistant Attorne more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Making every vote count: Davenport hosts voting event for students * College students juggling school, extracurricular activities, work and friends might forget to vote in Michigan's General Election, but it's something they should seriously consider, because their voices matter and their votes count. That's why Davenport University partnered with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to bring Party at the Polls to its campus communities during the ear more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Melissa Davidson prepares for a new adventure after 29 years at CMU * After nearly three decades supporting the College of Business, Davidson looks forward to retirement, travel and new experiences After nearly three decades of keeping things organized, anticipating needs and helping the College of Business navigate change, Melissa Davidson is preparing for a different kind of adventure. Davidson, an administrative office assistant in Central  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: LCV Action Fund 2026 Pre-Election Final Update * From: Sara Chieffo, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Date: October 30, 2026 Re: LCV Action Fund 2026 Pre-Election Final Updates Voters across the country have made it clear: they cannot afford the economic disaster of Trump and MAGA Republican's dirty energy agenda. Trump and Congressional Republicans are raising costs, banning clean energy, and gutting more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How have diagnostic and treatment decisions for prostate cancer changed in recent years? Study reveals fewer cases of slow-growing, localized cases at diagnosis and more use of active surveillance for such patients. October 30, 2026 An analysis of United States data reveals a broad shift away from overtreatment of low-risk prostate cancer. The analysis by University of Michigan Roge more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis: doctors answer common questions What to know about different blood clots, their treatment and safely returning to athletics October 29, 2026 The season-ending blood clot diagnosis for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts unfolded in stages. The team first announced that Hurts had a superficial blood clot and later said he would not play in a game a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Small comforts make a world of difference Gifts of all sizes bring upgrades like warm blankets, comfortable seating, and snacks to Adult Emergency Services. October 30, 2026 For many people, a trip to an emergency department includes a long, stressful, and uncomfortable wait. This challenge affects hospitals in Michigan and across the nation, particularly when patients who need to be admit more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Torn ACL leads to life changing career direction Sports injury that required surgical reconstruction and months of rehab couldn't keep this 30-year-old from the game he loves October 28, 2026 Terry Jackson was born to play basketball. He says it's been his life passion since he was very young. But the 30-year-old wasn't sure he'd ever get back to the game after experiencing a serious ACL t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Treatment with norrin helped maintain healthy blood vessels, preserved vision in diabetic rats Targeting cellular pathways controlled by norrin can be used as a therapeutic strategy to prevent vision loss in patients with diabetes October 30, 2026 Over 100 million people in the U.S. are affected by diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. The conditi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2026 through spring 2027 * Learn essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core review sessions with MDARD testing. Pesticide certification is an important step for anyone who applies or supervi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Miller, Thakor receive faculty achievement awards * Timothy Miller and Anjan Thakor have been chosen by their academic peers to receive WashU's 2026 faculty achievement awards. The faculty members were among several people recognized during the university's annual Founders Day celebration. The event was held Oct. 24 to honor the achievements of distinguished faculty, alumni and supporters. WashU began celebrating Founders Day in 1953 to comm more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU celebrates International Education Week with campus, virtual events * Michigan State University will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 15 to 20, with a variety of events across campus and virtually. The annual celebration highlights the importance of international education and cultural exchange while recognizing MSU's commitment to global learning, partnerships and supporting international communities. "International Education  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU Extension and Institute of Water Research Advance Conservation Education Across the Western Lake Erie Basin * Field days and technical assistance training connect agricultural professionals with practical approaches to soil health, nutrient management, and water quality. In August and September 2026, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) and local Conservation Districts hosted five field days  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU plans Nov. 3 memorial for beloved alumnus Dr. Richard E. Holmes * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Memorial services for Dr. Richard E. Holmes, Mississippi State University's first Black student, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. in the Cleveland Gallery at The Mill at MSU. Dr. Holmes died on October 16, 2026, at age 82. He leaves a legacy as a physician, veteran, mentor, devoted alumnus and trailblazer whose courage helped shape a university and  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU trustees receive presentation on new turbulence research center, approve state capital outlay request * When most people hear the word turbulence, their first thought is the sometimes violent, sudden jolts caused by changes in atmospheric currents while on a flight. While true, turbulence encompasses so much more, including the air we breath, the water we drink, atmospheric conditions and more. During their regularly scheduled October board mee more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * National Leaders Barnstorm Nevada in Final Stretch of Critical Midterms * "Nevada is the microcosm of our country. It is the perfect proving ground for anyone who wants to be successful nationwide." - Senator Cortez Masto Nevada is a critical battleground state home to the closest gubernatorial contest in the nation and national leaders are barnstorming the state in the final stretch of the midterm election. With the most working class voter more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Navigating pesticide certification and recertification in Michigan * Everything applicators need to know about exams, credentials, training resources and continuing education requirements. Pesticide certification is an important step for anyone who applies or supervises the use of restricted-use pesticides in Michigan. Certification ensures that applicators are trained to handle pesticides safely, respo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Michiganders Oppose Con-Con * MICHIGAN -- Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that a majority of Michiganders oppose a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con), especially when they are made aware of what is at risk. A Con-Con would allow del more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Hosts MSHS Senior Class * Marquette Senior High School's senior class spent the day on Northern Michigan University's campus Oct. 28, learning what life as a Wildcat could look like for them. "We're excited to show Marquette Senior High School students everything NMU has to offer in the way of student life, academics and all the incredible opportunities available to them should they choose to attend NMU," said Jess Jones, executive director fo more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Recent alumna turns leadership lessons into a career * Leadership Safari provided critical first step towards college success Through Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute staff and the Leadership Advancement Scholars program, a recent CMU alum was able to take leadership courses, learning more about herself and her core values, tailoring her leadership skills to people's needs. Emma Orzech, a LAS scholar and recent sports management graduat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Rep. Farmer Appointed to BPR * State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, recently was appointed to the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. His term began effective Sept. 29 and will end Oct. 31, 2027. He will be eligible for re-appointment to two additional terms. "I am deeply honored by the Tennessee Supreme Court's decision to appoint me to the Board of Professional Responsibility more PR

SAINT LEO, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Students Forecast 2026 Midterms Before Election Day POL 304 students predict outcomes in competitive Senate and gubernatorial races, examining how candidates, local issues, and independent voters can matter as much as party affiliation 29 October 2026 With the November 3 midterm elections days away, Saint Leo University students are forecasting the outcomes of competitive races for the U.S. Senate and state governorships. In the course more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford TRF named to Quietist Hospitals list * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 337 Quietest Hospitals List. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) patient survey database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * Senate Majority PAC Invests $750,000 in South Carolina * Today, Senate Majority PAC announced a $750,000 digital ad campaign in South Carolina supporting Annie Andrews in her race against Darline Graham. The latest polling  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Wrestling Picked No. 1 in the MAC * EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE wrestling opens the 2026-27 season as the preseason favorite in the Mid-American Conference. The Cougars are slated with 116 points based off the coaches' preseason predictions by weight class. Lock Haven is close behind with 115 followed by Edinboro (101), Kent State (74), Central Michigan (67), Ohio (59), Rider (54), George Mason (52), Bloomsburg (48), Buff more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Staff voice: Seeing the bigger picture through smaller stories * Quentin Tyler is the director of MSU Extension and the senior associate dean for outreach and engagement in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. I've had the privilege of participating in multiple Spartan Bus Tours. Each has taken me to different communities and introduced me to some remarkable people. You might think that after thousands of miles and so many stops, I'd more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Students Capture Top Honors at 'The Closer' Sales Competition * Timberwolves excel in sales role-play and speed-selling competitions at inaugural regional event featuring seven universities. Northwood University students earned multiple championships and top finishes at The Closer: Great Lakes Bay Sales Exchange, an inaugural collegiate sales competition co-hosted Friday, Oct. 23, by Northwood University and Saginaw Valley State University. The event broug more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell School Panel Weighs Midterm Elections Scholars, journalists and a pollster recently discussed voter turnout, polling uncertainties and what's at stake in the Nov. 3 election. Oct. 29, 2026 Cost-of-living pressures and polling uncertainty are among the key factors to watch in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, a panel of political journalists, academics and a pollster said during a virtual lecture hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Af more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * The loss of Michigan's farmland * How housing, renewable energy and data centers are reshaping Michigan's landscape at time when farmland value is on the rise. American farmers produce 85-90% of the food and beverages purchased in the United States. Most of the grains, meat, eggs and milk that we buy are produced by our own farmers, and most processed foods use mainly ingredients grown in this country.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, with just days left before the election, we're tracking key races and ad campaigns alongside growing calls for action on energy affordability and data center development. We're also covering the fight to defend public lands more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine Overwatch 2nd in Battle for Indiana * Trine University is collecting food through Nov. 6 for Community Harvest Food Bank's 12th annual "U Can Crush Hunger" campaign. October 30, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS -- Trine University's Overwatch esports team advanced to the championship of the Battle for Indiana tournament, held Oct. 23-25 at Butler University. Trine defeated Indiana University and Indiana University-Indianapolis 2-0 in group play. The team was a perfect  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 30 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members Drive Ambitious Political Operation to Oust Commissioner Responsible for 8-Month Strike * After months of organizing that began in the summer, the UAW is on track to knock the doors of tens of thousands of union members in Lorain County to turn out the vote against County Commissioner Jeff Riddell. Since February 18, UAW Local 2192 members from Lorain County Job and Family Services have been out on strike due to Commis more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 30 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Stands Against Divide and Conquer Politics in Michigan Senate Race * The United Auto Workers stands against the disgusting divide-and-conquer politics being used in the Michigan Senate race against the candidate of the working class, Abdul El-Sayed. When our members endorsed El-Sayed early in this race, it was because of his aspirational vision for what is possible when we come together and fight for all of us. We are living i more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 30 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * The political payoff of climate spending Article by Kayla Morton October 29, 2026 Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties - A massive federal spending effort to combat climate change passed in 2022 without a single Republican vote in the U.S. House or the Senate. But the billions of dollars it authorized benefited Republican and Democratic politicians alike - so long as they were already in th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * It's not (just) the heat, it's the humidity: Examining the impact of intensifying humid heat on pregnancies October 30, 2026 New research led by the University of Michigan contains valuable insights for public health officials and communities in Nigeria as they navigate pregnancies through increasing heat and humidity. The research team focused on Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, because it has one of the highest fertility rate more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Midterm elections: Voters want solutions, but campaigns deliver polarization October 30, 2026 With the 2026 midterm elections days away, voters are once again focused on the cost of living, while campaigns increasingly rely on combative rhetoric rather than detailed policy proposals, says a University of Michigan political scientist. In an interview, Jonathan Hanson of U-M's Ford School of Public Policy discusses the issues motivating voters, the im more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSida) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Allen Demand Answers from UAW on John Deere Contract Vote WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain demanding answers about the union's handling of an August 23, 2026, more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 30, 2026 WCU Honors Alumni Western Carolina University recently honored four prominent members of the university community - a husband-and-wife volunteer team, a serial pharmaceutical entrepreneur and a physician educator - and recognized a group of young alumni who graduated within the past 10 years. The presentation of annual alumni and service awards took place during the annual Chancellor's Brunch and Alumni Awards Ceremony as par more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * WMU Cybersecurity Summit focuses on building trust in a world reshaped by AI * KALAMAZOO, Mich.--In a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in everything we do, the future of cybersecurity will depend on building trust. Creating a safer digital future will be the focus of Western Michigan University's fifth annual Cybersecurity Summit on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the WMU Student Center. "The Cybersecurit more PR